Classifying Computers by Size
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What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

  • Workstation computer
  • Mainframe computer
  • Supercomputer
  • Personal computer (correct)

    • In what year was the Altair 8800 microcomputer released?

  • 1980
  • 1990
  • 1965
  • 1975 (correct)

    • How many types of computers based on their size are mentioned in the text?

  • Six
  • Three
  • Five
  • Four (correct)

    • What other term is used for microcomputers in today's context?

    <p>Personal computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'microcomputer' associated with due to the emergence of microprocessors?

    <p>Personal computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Apart from laptops and desktops, what else falls into the classification of computers based on their size?

    <p>Gaming consoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason behind the majority being unaware of minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers despite relying on their services every day?

    <p>Overreliance on microcomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of most users owning laptops, according to the text?

    <p>Data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of computers are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered?

    <p>Microcomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company introduced minicomputers in the 60s?

    <p>IBM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used occasionally to refer to minicomputers?

    <p>Mid-range computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computer manufacturer disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

    <p>DEC (Digital Equipment Corporation)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of minicomputers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Less powerful than mainframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology led to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

    <p>Development of local area network technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a minicomputer used today?

    <p>Pentium-based machines developed by Intel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Highly specific but involving tasks for single departments in a company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of classifying computers based on their size, according to the text?

    <p>To refer not only to their dimensions, but also to their applications and power capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary characteristics of microcomputers mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ubiquitous in modern devices, umbrella term for various machines, emerged with microprocessors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical significance of the Altair 8800 microcomputer mentioned in the text?

    <p>One of the most well-known early microcomputers, released in 1975</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of devices falling into the classification of computers based on their size, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Gaming consoles, portable devices (smartphones and tablets), onboard computers in cars or planes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative term used for microcomputers in today's context, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Personal computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the emergence of the term 'microcomputer' in the past, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The emergence of microprocessors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of minicomputers used today, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>SPARC, POWER, and Itanium-based machines developed by Oracle, IBM, and HP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology contributed to the disappearance of minicomputers from the market?

    <p>The development of local area network technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of recommending learners to equip themselves with laptops, according to the text?

    <p>For research purposes and access to online libraries with a multivariate collection of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of applications are minicomputers tailored for, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Highly specific but involving tasks, such as processing payments and reconciling system process, for instance monitoring the bottling process of soft drinks in the production line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'microcomputer' known as today?

    <p>Laptops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What company disappeared from the market and was second only to IBM?

    <p>Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of human assistive applications mentioned in the text?

    <p>Microsoft Word, Adobe applications, browsing applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term occasionally used to refer to minicomputers?

    <p>Mid-range computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are palmtop computers and PDA devices considered in terms of computer classification?

    <p>Microcomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of computers make up the majority of computers in the world, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Microcomputers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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